Current events and happenings
This workshop is being offered as a part of the upcoming Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders on Thursday, September 5th from 8:30 am – 5pm at the Cape Cod Resort and Conference Center, 35 Scudder Avenue in Hyannis. A full day of learning and discussion for sober home owners and managers that will include […]
Despite Federal changes Massachusetts Residents age 18 and older are still required to have health insurance or face a state tax penalty. You may have heard the federal requirement ot have health insurance – called the individual mandate – was repealed starting in 2019, but Massachusetts requirement to have overage will still be in place. […]
Help yourself, and them, by learning techniques to manage stress in a healthy way. On a recent afternoon, JD Bailey was trying to get her two young daughters to their dance class. A work assignment delayed her attempts to leave the house, and when Bailey was finally ready to go, she realized that her girls […]
Sober Fun in the sun! All are welcome! Featuring: Free Yoga Class, Cannonball Contest, Volleyball, Cookout, Fellowship. Goodwill Park, Saturday, August 3rd, 10am-2pm.
Circle of support for women experiencing separation or divorce. If you are in the midst of a divorce or breaking up from a long term relationship, seeking the support and wisdom of a group of women in a similar place, or would benefit from a licensed facilitator to guide your understanding then please join WE […]
Looking for a safe space and supportive peers? Fenway Health Violence Recovery Program is running a group that meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Upcoming meeting: Wednesday, June 19th (They take a break for July 24, August 2nd and return on Wednesday, August 21st). 5:30-7pm at UU Church in Barnstable (3330 […]
Join a free peer support group for compulsive acquiring, saving and hoarding, facilitated by Mark Abbott, LICSW and Diane Delauter, LICSW of Falmouth Human Services, based on the book Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving and Hoarding (Treatments that Work) by David F. Tolin, Randy O. Frost and Gail Steketee. The group will […]
Despite Federal changes Massachusetts Residents age 18 and older are still required to have health insurance or face a state tax penalty. You may have heart the federal requirement to have health insurance – called the individual manadate – was repealed starting in 2019, but Massachusetts requirement to have coverage will still be in place. […]
Free Conference for Family and Professional Dementia Caregivers on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, 8:30am – 4:30 pm ath the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis (CE’s and respite care available) Teepa Snow is a nationally renowned dementia-care education specialist with a background in occupational therapy and close to 40 years of clinical […]
The PathMakers Program is a 10-month mentoring program of mutual learning and growth that participants often find to be life-altering. The program involves monthly group meetings and workshops, 1:1 meetings, and monthly mentoring partners support meetings. Whether you are motivated to begin such a journey yourself or you desire to journey with another woman on […]
Webinar on teen anxiety to be held on Monday, October 21st from 6:30-8pm at the Falmouth High School Library, 874 Gifford Street, Falmouth. Learn how to recognize signs of an anxiety disorder; practice youth-friendly anxiety management skills; encourage teens to be a part of choosing treatment options. This webinar is for parents, guardians, youth workers, […]
Local weekly programs and groups. To see a full listing visit www.capecoalition.com Mondays, 5-6 pm: “Anger Management Classes” at Gosnold Cape Cod, 200 Ter Heun Drive, Falmouth. Fulfills court’s requirements for anger management classes. FEE: $40 per class, pay as you go. Information or registration: 508-540-6550. Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm: “Parents Supporting Parents” at Mashpee Welcome […]
Family law overview presented by: Attorney Nicole B. Norkevicius on Wednesday, November 6, from 5:30-7:30pm at The Bay Room, Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth. This workshop will largely cover the divorce process and other areas of Family Law including: The two ways to get divorced in MA and the key steps, paperwork, and […]
The Falmouth Commission on Substance Use is reaching out to help employers of trades and service industries understand what role they can have in the substance use epidemic on Cape Cod. A free Outreach and Education Workshop for Employers of Trades and Service Industries (Construction; Food Service; Salon/Day Spa; Home Health Care; Cleaning Companies; Landscape; […]
Training is intended for sober house owners, operators and house managers. Sponsored by Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing on Monday, September 23rd to Tuesday, September 24th from 8:30 am – 4 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cape Cod, 87 Iannough Road in Hyannis. This trainin is required for sober house owners/operators and house […]
Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod’s bereavement support groups provide a positive, nurturing, confidential setting to learn ways to manage and cope with loss. Groups are facilitated by experienced bereavement professionals and are FREE of Charge. Open Bereavement Support Groups: These groups are open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. […]
Independence House, Inc., Cape Cod’s leading resource, counseling and advocacy center to address and prevent domestic and sexual violence is promoting safe and healthy relationships Survivor Support Group in Falmouth. This group provides a safe space for adult women who have been afffected by domestic or sexual violence at any age. The group combines creative […]
The Coalition for Children provides interactive literacy-rich programs for you to conect with other families in our community. Fall Session Dates are September 16th – November 22nd (excluding holidays): Mondays: 10am Hola! Spanish for Kids at East Falmouth Library 10am & 11am Toddle Time at Mashpee Public Library 4PM Little Art Studion at Falmouth Admin […]
Adult Learner Center at Cape Cod Community College will be holding Information Sessions to learn how CCCC can assist you as you transition to college. They will guide and support you as you retool and reinvent yourself. Join them and hear about the support they provide and the opportunities that exist for you on the […]
Strong communities make for strong recovery. Community members – including families, neighbors, employers, educators, charitable organizations, and faith-based institutions – are the backbone of communities that foster recovery among its residents. Mental and substance use disorders have affected Falmouth residents from all walks of live and research shows community support and reducing stigma significantly contributes […]
Learn what vaping is and important facts to help you know how to keep youth healthy. Parents, caregivers, and youth-serving organizations play a vital role in delaying and preventing youth using e-cigarettes and vapes. The resources provided in the Tool Kit offer education and ways to address the issue. The topic of youth vaping is […]
With the right support, children can learn to change gears without whining and tantrums by: Katherine Martinelli Many children struggle with transitions, which are common triggers for behaviors that range from annoying (whining, stalling) to upsetting (tantrums and meltdowns). There are many ways parents and teachers can help kids have an easier time with transitions […]
RISE is a support group created to uplift and empower Mothers affected by Substance Use Disorders. Whatever your pathway to recovery, we believe in you and your ability to RISE. Wednesdays from 6-7pm at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 270 Gifford Street, Falmouth. Refreshments and childcare provided. Pre-registration required – Please call Cape Cod Children’s […]
Herren Project is a non-profit organization focused on treatment, recovery and prevention of substance use disorder. Since 2011, Herren Project has provided live-saving support to individuals living with substance use disorder. We also offer support to family members and loved ones affected by the disease and bring prevention programs to schools and communities across the […]
The Moms Do Care (MDC) program supports women who are pregnant or parenting a child age 36 months or under. Participants are candidates if they present with a history of opioid use disorder, either current or in remission. Services are provide for moms by moms who have walked this path during their own pregnancy. This […]
